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Civics & Democracy

Huntington Beach sides with Texas — and Trump — in the nation’s redistricting battle

With California voters facing a decision on redistricting this November, Surf City is poised to join the brewing battle over Congressional voting districts.

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Civics & Democracy

Santa Ana officials returned a $7M state grant for youth programs without telling the City Council

Questions have been raised about why the city would give up on the much-needed money.

News

Beach brawl: Ski group wants to control Olympic surfing at 2028 LA Games, but surfers aren't on board

USA Surfing, based in San Clemente, has had financial troubles in the past but says it’s now on solid footing.

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Civics & Democracy

Should Orange County give the federal government its voter data?

The Department of Justice is asking states and counties across the country to hand over sensitive information about people on their voter rolls.

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News

Melahat Rafiei sentenced

Former OC Democratic leader gets prison time

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Food

Move over Disneyland, the new H Mart in Westminster is my happiest place

The Korean grocery chain's biggest location stateside in Westminster is now open.

A group of residents it in blue chairs in Santa Ana City Hall holding brightly colored signs that read "Santa Ana no se vende" or "Santa Ana is not for sale," and "Santa Ana no se vende, se cuida" or "Santa Ana is not to sell, its to take care of."

News

Santa Ana parents protest as city considers granting exclusive field access to a private youth soccer club

Soccer league parents, coaches, and advocates say the move privatizes public fields and ousts young athletes.

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Criminal Justice

Did Santa Ana greenlight a drone program? City leaders say no, but their policy says yes

City leaders approved military equipment policy that allows the Police Department to buy military equipment, including drones.

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Criminal Justice

Santa Ana Police Department wants $250,000 for drones

A Santa Ana police commander told the public the drones will not be used for surveillance.

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Arts & Entertainment

The biggest Pokémon event in the world arrives in Anaheim, bringing generations of players together

The annual Pokémon World Championships is the top tier of competition for video- and card game-players and an exhibition, shopping extravaganza and reunion for fans.

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Climate & Environment

Huntington Beach airshow gets OK from Coastal Commission

The California Coastal Commission voted Friday to grant a five-year permit to the company that operates the annual airshow in Huntington Beach.

A man in a suit jacket and tie looks off to the side, as the name "Andrew Do" appears on a name tag next to the official seal of County of Orange, California. "Vice Chairman, District 1," is written underneath the name.

Criminal Justice

Former OC Supervisor Andrew Do turns himself in, begins 5-year federal prison term

The U.S. attorney handling the case called Do a "Robin Hood in reverse" for stealing money from the poor to enrich himself.

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